The Impossible Parents Go Green.

Patten, Brian

ISBN 10: 0744559545 / ISBN 13: 9780744559545

Published by London, Walker Books, 2000., 2000

About this Item

1st Ed., Glazed pict. bds, Near Fine, label on spine, ex-lib so usual markings, contents fine and tight, illusts. by Arthur Robins. Poor Ben and Mary Norm. Their outrageous parents have decided to become ecologists and, as usual, are getting things impossibly wrong. They've got to be stopped. and quick! Fine out how in this hilarious sequel to Impossible Parents. A scarce title.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Impossible Parents Go Green.
• Publisher: London, Walker Books, 2000.
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0744559545
• ISBN 13: 9780744559545
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Arthur Robins
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine

About this title

Synopsis

Ben and Mary Norm are, well, normal. Unfortunately, their parents aren't. In fact, Mr and Mrs Norm are, quite simply, impossible. So when they get the eco-bug and decide to save the planet, things get a little out of hand...

Brian Patten turns the typical family on its head with his delightful notion of exceedingly well-behaved children coping with extraordinarily badly behaved parents (think Saffy from Absolutely Fabulous coping with her mother Edina's wicked ways, but for much younger children!).

The result is a pacy, funny little book, ideal for young readers who like to get to grips with a book that is not only enjoyable, but also brings environmental issues very much to the fore. (Ages 5 to 8) --Susan Harrison

About the Author

Brian Patten is one of Britain's best known poets. His many volumes of adult poetry include Storm Damage and Grinning Jack. For children, he has written the popular verse collections Gargling with Jelly and Thawing Frozen Frogs. Among his other works for children are the award-winning novel Mr Moon's Last Case, Impossible Parents and the Walker picture book The Magic Bicycle. Arthur Robins has illustrated numerous children's books, including The Finger-eater. Beware Olga!, Impo. Little Rabbit Foo Foo. I Know an Old Lady, The Magic Bicycle and Impossible Parents.